See after Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsi/ /ˈæftɝ

SEE AF-ter

UK

sˈiː/ /ˈɑːftɐ

SEE AHF-tuh

Definition

To take care of someone or something; to make sure something is looked after.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal or old-fashioned British English; in modern English, 'look after' or 'take care of' is more common. Can be used for both people and objects.

• Spanish: cuidar de - encargarse de
• Portuguese (BR): cuidar de - tomar conta de
• Portuguese (PT): tratar de - cuidar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 照看 - 负责
• Chinese (Traditional): 照顧 - 負責
• Hindi: देखभाल करना - ध्यान रखना
• Arabic: يعتني بـ - يهتم بـ
• Bengali: দেখাশোনা করা - যত্ন নেওয়া
• Russian: присматривать - заботиться
• Japanese: 世話をする
• Vietnamese: chăm sóc
• Korean: 돌보다
• Turkish: göz kulak olmak - ilgilenmek
• Urdu: دیکھ بھال کرنا - خیال رکھنا
• Indonesian: mengurus - menjaga

Example Sentences

Please see after the children while I am out.

basic

He will see after the house during our vacation.

basic

Could you see after my plants while I'm away?

basic

It's nice of you to see after your elderly neighbor.

natural

Someone needs to see after the shop when I’m not here.

natural

She always remembers to see after the little details.

natural